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CE57 VKC

2008 Proton Savvy

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,178 mi
Last recorded40,178 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VKC
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,178 miles

rear axle corroded

slight engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 40,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front sub frame corroded

gear box oil leak

rear axle corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 39,289 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 37,749 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 36,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on the inner edge but tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Fuel filter corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,079 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges , pas switch slight leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,682 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,596 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,596 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing with age.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,739 miles

Passenger side front wiper blade starting to tear.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 17,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger side front wiper blade starting to tear.

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
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CE57 VKC is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 37,900 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE57 VKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE57 VKC registered?

CE57 VKC is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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